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Floor Plan
iBookingLoan Period, Quota and Fines
| Material Type | Loan Period | Loan Quota | Renewal | Fines | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Books |
28 days | 30 | 2 | $2/day (1-6 days) $3/day (7-42 days) |
10 (including PolyU books, AV items (7-day loan)) |
|
AV Items # |
Popular Movies & drama series (3 days) | 5 | 2 (only for items on 7-day loan) | $5/day (1-6 days) $10/day (7-15 days) |
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| Other AV items (7 days) | |||||
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Reserve Books |
24 hours / 7 days | 4 | Nil | Hourly loans: $2/hour; 7-day loans: $2/day (1-6 days) $3/day (7-42 days) |
Nil |
# - Some AV items have been restricted for in-house use only due to very high user demand, copyright restriction, technical limitation or at the request of teaching staff.
Library Notices
Due date reminder, overdue, recall, reservation pick-up, and other Library notices will be emailed to your personal email account provided.
Copiers, Printers, Scanners
Black & white photocopiers and printers can be found on all floors, while colour printers and scanners are located on 3/F. 3D printer, large format plotters, thermal binders, lamination services are also available at the Technical Support Desk in 3/F Research Enhancement Centre. Octopus cards are accepted for payment.
24-Hour Study Centre (G/F)
This 24x7 centre is equipped with group study rooms and collaborative area to support group work. After Library closes, PolyU staff and students may enter the centre via Core E entrance.
Group Discussion Areas
Discussion Zone 1 & 2 (G/F) are furnished with furniture for groups work. Group Viewing Rooms at 3/F Multimedia Commons are equipped with projectors or LED monitors for presentation preparation. The Multipurpose Hall (P/F) and Research Lounge (5/F) are also available for quiet discussion.
Current Awareness Centre
A lounge-type environment with easy access to new books on display, latest issues of popular magazines, today’s newspapers, and PolyU Reads Collection.
LibCafe@PolyU
Need a break to refresh your mind? LibCafe provides you with a lively and stimulating atmosphere for social interaction and idea exchange. A wide selection of food, bbeverages and snacks are served a discount.
Have questions on using Library resources? The Library can help you in the following ways:
Research Help Desk
Ask a librarian at the Research Enhancement Centre (3/F) or call at 2766-6863.
WhatsApp Enquiry Service
Contact us on WhatsApp at 6423-0820. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm (Mon - Sat) and 12:00 nn - 7:00 pm (Sun/public holidays when Library opens). Enquiry received after 7:00 pm will be responded next service day.
Guides
Find quick tips through (1) How-to Videos, (2) Did You Know Tips on Library Research and (3) Research Guides on various subjects and topics to kick-start your research papers efficiently.
Online Tutorials
Learn how to make strategic and effective use of information resources by attending face-to-face workshops or self-paced online tutorials.
Computers
Hundreds of PC workstations are provided for multi-purpose use on various floors. A number of iMacs and PCs with graphics software applications are available on the 3/F. Many of them can be reserved one day in advance via iBooking System.
Wi-Fi Services
A free Wi-Fi service by Wi-Fi.HK is provided to all visitors and the general public. To connect, please refer to this set-up instructions. Wi-Fi services provided by Y5Zone and PCCW are also available in the Library. Subscribers may now connect to the internet through those networks. Non-subscribers may purchase a day pass online for temporary use.
Off-campus Access
Selected e-resources can be accessed off-campus through the Library website with your Library Number and PIN.